Blumhouse is currently working on the film adaptation of the article published in New York Magazine, Worst Roomate Everwhich details heartbreaking stories of seemingly harmless roommates who turn into real nightmares for their unsuspecting victims.
The article written by William Brennan was previously adapted into a documentary series by Netflix, produced by Blumhouse Television.
Variety reports that the thriller film will be directed by Paul FeigThe filmmaker is best known for his comedy projects such as Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Last Christmasalthough he also tried his hand at seriousness with the thriller A Simple Favorand recently concluded filming the sequel A Simple Favor 2with the return of Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.
The plot of the thriller will follow a woman who has just become single and who finds a “seemingly perfect gentleman” who sublets her a spare room in his house.However, she soon discovers that her lies go beyond providing a fake name and a forged application. She has unwittingly invited a serial squatter into her home and he isn't going to go down without a fight.
Stephen Susco (Unfriended: Dark Web) wrote the script.
The film will be produced by Feig, Laura Fischer, Jason Blum, Chris Morgan and Scoop Wasserstein. Executive producers include Ainsley Morgan, William Brenna, Bea Sequeira.
In a press release, Blum said:
“'Worst Roommate Ever' resonates so much because as the internet has connected so many of us, it's also made it easier than ever to lie about who you are. But the story is amazing and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Paul is the perfect director for this because his work always strikes a balance between darkness and light, and I'm so excited to see what he brings to this story.”
Feig joined in the comments:
“Jason and I have been trying to find the perfect project to collaborate on for years and this story is tailor-made to deliver the scares, thrills and terrifying humor that both he and I love to entertain audiences with. In other words, I couldn’t be happier to have Jason as the best roommate ever for this film.”
Feig's next release is the action comedy Jackpotstarring Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu. Prime Video will release it on the platform in August.
Source: https://cine3.com/blumhouse-hara-pelicula-worst-roomate-ever-paul-feig/
